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Counties Manukau Health Diabetes in Pregnancy Service
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Description
Diabetes in Pregnancy Service
This service provides close monitoring of your pregnancy if you have pre-existing diabetes or develop diabetes during your pregnancy (gestational diabetes). The service consists of midwives, obstetricians, diabetes specialists, and dietitians.
In most cases you can continue to have antenatal care from your self employed midwife or named community midwife. Some women may have all their antenatal and postnatal care up to six weeks after birth with the diabetes in pregnancy service specialists and midwives. The diabetes midwives have clinics for normal pregnancy care in your local area or can visit you at home. They will arrange for your care in labour to be provided by the midwives working in the birthing unit at Middlemore Hospital.
If you have been told you have diabetes before you are pregnant, it is important to plan for your pregnancy. See your GP or practice nurse to talk about planning for a pregnancy with diabetes to make sure you are in the best health for you and baby. If you are already pregnant see your GP right away to be referred to the diabetes in pregnancy service.
Languages Spoken
English
How To Make An Appointment
Appointments are made once a written referral is received from a GP, midwife or self referral from women who have been under the service before.
Appointments for the Diabetes in Pregnancy Service are made through Maternity Administration at Middlemore Hospital via fax to (09) 276 0055.
You can telephone Maternity Administration on 09 276 0187. All enquiries can be made Monday to Friday 8-16.00hrs.
All Referrals to all the Maternity Services at Counties Manukau Health are processed by a midwife who reviews the information and arranges further appointments for maternity care.
Antenatal Care (Pregnancy)
Pregnancy Care
Because pregnancy care is so important for your health and the health of your baby, it is free for all NZ citizens, residents and many other visa holders. Your midwife…
Postnatal Care (After Birth)
Staying in Hospital/Birth Centre After the Birth
After the birth you will be tired and busy getting to know your new baby. Most women who have had a normal birth stay in the hospital or birth centre…
Home Visits From a Midwife (From Birth to 4 - 6 Weeks)
Home visits provide an opportunity for you to discuss any concerns you have about your health or the health of your baby. Your midwife will assist you with breastfeeding and…
Birthing Facilities
Counties Manukau Health - Middlemore Hospital
Click on the following link for more information on Counties Manukau Health - Middlemore Hospital.
Birthing and Assessment

Contact Details
Manukau SuperClinic™
South Auckland
Phone
09 277 1660
Fax
09 277 1600
Email
Manukau SuperClinic™ has a Call Centre to receive incoming calls related to outpatient services. The Call Centre is open to receive calls between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM Monday to Friday.
901 Great South Road
Manurewa
Auckland
Street Address
901 Great South Road
Manurewa
Auckland
Postal Address
Manukau SuperClinic™
PO Box 98743
Manukau City
Manukau 2241
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This page was last updated at 1:43PM on June 19, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Counties Manukau Health Diabetes in Pregnancy Service.